No one really knew the battle just God and I. Working 9-5, churchgoing and showing up where I committed to. The outside saw no trace of backsliding. But for me rocky; would describe the last couple months. Bags under my eyes pulling overnighters. Watching “Not so reality TV”. It’s fair to say I was addicted y’all. …
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Guest Blogger: Pastor Massiel Vargas(PT2)
It was’nt until we began planning our wedding that I realized there were things inside of me that I had to take care before we started our new journey. I somehow encountered the fact that I was going to shortly be moving in with someone I’ve never lived with, and this commitment was a “forever…
July’s Monthly Devotional: Give It Back Already
Well, here is a dumb question you might answer if I asked; If you had a company car and decided to pursue a new job, would you have to give the car back? So many people would say “Duh Des that’s not a difficult question. Of course, I would relinquish the car!” However, why is…
June Monthly Devotional: A Prophetic Word
God gave me this sweet prophetic word. I pray it blessed you as much as it blessed me. “I’m your advocate” carries a deeper meaning than when God first whispered it to me. In fact, it isn’t just 3 little words anymore. Those 3 little words say, “God-centered Advocacy” which means there is no need…
Hello Spring Reading: Decluttering Your Mind and Soul
Spring has to be my favorite season. It’s the season for jean jackets and walks to local coffee shops. In this season, many people focus on throwing out old coaches, vintage clothes from the ’90’s and much more. However, what is overlooked often is the inner declutter we need in our minds and hearts. I’m…
May Monthly Devotional: Unclaimed Joy
So many of us are walking around unaware of unclaimed properties we own. It could be an ancestor who left us land, or a previous job having unclaimed funding for us. Whatever it is; its something that is ours but we do not have the understanding of ownership to claim it. This happens much in…
I’m Turning 30 & Couldn’t be Happier
As a kid, I always wanted to be older. I guess that’s why 30 is so darn exciting for me. I knew each year would be greater. With increasing age comes lessons, wisdom and new levels of responsibilities. What’s even cooler is Jesus started his public ministry at the age of 30 and I believe…
Flipping Back The On Switch Of Your Emotions
” I’ll never allow anyone to hurt me ever again” have you ever said this before? Perhaps you didn’t realize this statement flipped the off switch of your emotions. To say you will never let anyone hurt means you must not feel. We have no control over people hurting us. The control we have is…
Hating The Crime Loving The Criminal
Let’s just jump in. I dont hate Child Molesters”. Before crossing me off your favorite blogger’s list hear me out. For over 7 years I’ve searched through the Bible looking to justify my hatred for my adopted father. I challenged God on why I had to love a man who denied me of being his daughter…
Purity After Sexual Abuse Part 4: Letting God Let It Go
“You have to ” Let Go and Let God”. I have heard this statement many times especially when I opened up about being molested. People would hush me with this quote. If people aren’t careful they can do damage with those 5 words. First hand those words impacted me. People think this quote is biblical…
Refined Treasures 